Analysis: Trump's main themes and who he hoped to win over
Daniel Bush takes a closer look at Trump's focus on the economy and immigration during his State of the Union address.
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"When I last spoke in this chamber 12 months ago, I had just inherited a nation in crisis, with a stagnant economy."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Incomes are rising fast, the roaring economy is roaring like never before."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"I secured commitments for more than $18 trillion pouring in from all over the globe."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"More Americans are working today than at any time in the history of our country."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"My first 10 months I ended eight wars."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"We have lifted 2.4 million Americans — a record — off of food stamps."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Every service member recently received a Warrior Dividend of $1,776. They put it on my desk. We got the money from tariffs and other things."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"[W]e have almost no crime anymore in Washington, D.C. How did that happen?"
— Donald Trump , Politician
"I am also ending the wildly inflated cost of prescription drugs. Other presidents tried to do it, but they never could."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"The roaring economy is roaring like never before."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"You caused that problem. You caused that problem."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"These people are crazy, I'm telling you, they're crazy."
— Donald Trump , Politician
Key People
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Current U.S. President who has criticized Netanyahu's actions.
Mark Carney is the Prime Minister of Canada.
First Lady of the United States known for her social initiatives.
Nancy Guthrie is an 84-year-old woman who was recently abducted from her home in Arizona.
Pierre Polievre is a Canadian politician and member of the Conservative Party.
Royce Williams is a 100-year-old Navy aviator and Korean War veteran.
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